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Nut and Peanut Hypersensitivity

MeSH — National Library of Medicine · Retrieved 2026-10-13

Allergic reaction to tree nuts and peanuts, including other LEGUMES, that is triggered by the immune system. It includes co-sensitization to other food (e.g., sesame seed).

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Reference details

MeSH descriptor
D000074924
Vocabulary edition
2026
Tree positions
C20.543.480.370.572

Scope and definition

Allergic reaction to tree nuts and peanuts, including other LEGUMES, that is triggered by the immune system. It includes co-sensitization to other food (e.g., sesame seed).

Entry terms and synonyms

Nut and Peanut Hypersensitivity Nut and Peanut Allergies Peanut and Tree Nut Hypersensitivity Peanut and Tree Nut Allergies Peanut and Tree Nut Allergy Tree Nut and Peanut Allergy Nut and Peanut Allergy Peanut and Nut Allergy Peanut and Nut Allergies

Classification tree positions

C20.543.480.370.572

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